Crispy Heart Shaped Eggs in Toast
A quick, adorable breakfast featuring crispy, buttery toast with a sunny egg nestled in a heart-shaped cutout. Perfect for special occasions or cozy mornings, this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to bring smiles.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 12-15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 slices thick-cut sandwich bread (white, whole grain, brioche, or gluten-free)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or margarine/vegan butter), divided
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, etc.)
- Optional: chopped herbs (parsley, chives, dill, basil, rosemary, etc.)
- Optional: hot sauce or salsa, for serving
- Optional: avocado slices, for topping
- Optional: cooked bacon bits or ham
Instructions
- Take 2 slices of sandwich bread and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter (3-4 inches wide) to cut a heart out of the center of each slice. Save the cutouts for toasting.
- Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side of each bread slice (butter both sides for extra crispiness if desired).
- Heat a nonstick skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon butter and let it melt until sizzling.
- Place the bread slices, buttered side down, into the pan. Cook for about 1 minute until starting to turn golden.
- Crack 1 egg into a small bowl, then gently pour it into the heart opening of each bread slice. If the egg leaks, press the edges down with a spatula.
- Season the egg with salt and black pepper. Add herbs or cheese if desired.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the egg white is set and the yolk is still a little runny (or longer for firm yolks). Lower heat if bread browns too quickly.
- Carefully flip the bread and egg using a thin spatula. Cook the other side for 1-2 minutes to crisp the top.
- Toast the heart-shaped bread cutouts in the pan, buttered side down, for 1-2 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Transfer finished hearts-in-toast to a plate. Garnish with extra herbs, cheese, or avocado slices. Serve hot with heart cutouts on the side.
Notes
For extra crispy edges, butter both sides of the bread and cook a bit longer before adding the egg. If the egg leaks, press the bread down with a spatula to seal. Use thick-cut bread for best results; thin bread may tear or get soggy. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use appropriate bread and egg substitutes. Pre-butter bread the night before for faster mornings. Toast heart cutouts for extra snacks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped toast
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
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